catch on
verb
caught on; catching on; catches on
1
: to become aware : learn
2
: to become popular
this idea has already caught on
Examples of catch on in a Sentence
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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The launch looked good as Starship made it into space and the booster rocket was successfully caught on the ground.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The traffic stop escalated and was caught on cellphone footage shot by passing drivers outside the stadium.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Chauvin’s violent arrest of Floyd was caught on camera and circulated widely on social media.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Besides, Iglesias knows a thing or two about catching on late with teams.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The traffic stop escalated and was caught on cellphone footage shot by passing drivers outside the stadium.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Chauvin’s violent arrest of Floyd was caught on camera and circulated widely on social media.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Besides, Iglesias knows a thing or two about catching on late with teams.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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